After blocking the owner from messaging this is in part the "compliment" he sent me to bypass the Yelp blocking system. "...I didn't ask to be part of your miserable life. Did I once state that cigarette smoking was ok here? None of your messages are plain and easy to understand because they are written by someone that doesn't have a bit of common sense. And I think the fact that we were able to identify who you were without ever having met you shows just how crazy of a person you are. Seriously ask yourself, how many times have you had encounters like this even in just the last month. When you're having problems with everyone in this world, have you ever thought to yourself the problem isn't everyone else? I'm guesing " Yes, he created a seperate profile to circumvent the Yelp block to "compliment" me. For this and the chicken that was devoid of garlic flavor I average my 3 reviews to 0. Again, try the restaurant across the street delicious! Update:8/24 response to Tom's "owner " comment below. All, Tom's message pasted above was edited to remove his discussion about his young daughters. Since he felt the need to post my residence I think its only fair you know he has no problem with customers smoking in front of his properties therefore 910 desale street sw vienna va 22180 is a good location to smoke. Tom: Bless your heart, You've contacted me a 3rd time after I asked you to leave me alone. If this doesn't display your customer service ethic I'm not sure what else will. For your efforts I am reporting you to Bon Chon Franchising corporate offices. You clearly will benefit from closer supervision and mentorship. AND if anybody is really interested they can review my My Truck Buddy's reviews OR just go to Bookstore Movers and their excellent service. read more

Was a little nervous about coming here - wanted to really like it and have it be just as good as ChiMc since it's so close to us now! Definitely lived up to the hype and then some! Pros: - Chicken was super delish, same as ChiMC! Big servings. - Nice beer selection, including their own bonchon draft which our server gave us a sample of - pretty good! - Atmosphere is much nicer than ChiMC - We were told on a Sat night we'd have to wait 45 min for a table for 6, but we were seated in 15! - Chicken came out pretty quickly - no 45 minute wait like ChiMc Cons: - Spicy is REALLY spicy. I ate one and could go no further - The sides for an order of a whole chicken are kind of stingy - small little bowls that are definitely not enough to share with everyone eating the whole chicken - Extra charge for rice. Boo. We did try the pork buns as well. They were good. 3 to an order. Kind of overhyped in my opinion. Can't compare to ippudo. We'll be back, though! Oh - one weird fact about the restaurant is that the women's bathroom has several stalls, but the men's just has one - so for once, there's always a line to the guys' bathroom! read more

Good food and a nice atmosphere-- definitely one of the nicer Bonchons I've been to. Big TVs and very clean. Service was a bit slower than you'd expect given it wasn't all that busy, but the food was good nonetheless. read more

Legitimately great chicken wings. Comes in two flavors and the wings are big(think somewhere between a drum stick and a Renascence fair). Both flavors are tasty for what they are. Not much on the menu outside of the wings but the few appetizers we had were tasty. Could use outdoor seating. The hostesses were not exactly friendly when we asked them where we could go to buy a bottle of wine after dinner(they only wanted to sell from their bar). Needless to say they said there was no place nearby (there is a store 1 block away) They seem to be on all the delivery apps now which is a great addition. read more

First of all Jasmine has phenomenal customer service! It was my first time at BobChon and she made it feel like im a regular costumer I really enjoyed my meal. read more

Crispy, fried Korean chicken is all the craze in DC, and I was pleasantly surprised by my experience trying it for the very first time. How could fried chicken possibly be any different than fried chicken? Take my word for it; it is. My friend called an order in ahead, so a plate of the spicy chicken wings and shoyu garlic were waiting when we arrived five or so minutes afterward. The chicken was cooked to perfection - the satisfying crunch with each bite and flavor to send you back for more. The French fries and fried rice were also unique and delightful. Everything had a special umami to it which was quite addicting. Rumor has it the other locations have a different taste and feel, so this is the one you want to visit. As a precaution, I will say to be forewarned. This experience will hook you. read more

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely not authentic Korean food. The outside of the wings taste fantastic...crispy and sweet. We ordered half soy garlic and half hot. I prefer the soy garlic. When you start working towards the middle of the wing, there's no flavor. They should marinate the wings with some kind of seasoning so the inside won't taste so bland. We had the spicy fried rice and I was hoping it would have kimchi in it but it was seasoned with sriracha sauce. It wasn't bad but it could of been better. I think they should play Kpop music instead of American music so you will feel like you're in a Korean environment. I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I will be going back. The wings at Da Rae Won in Beltsville, MD is waaaaay better! read more

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Food: Super crispy exterior with a juicy interior (the legs anyway). The "hot" was in fact hot. Even if you truly enjoy spicy food, I always recommend going half hot and half soy garlic because it's nice to go between both flavors. We also enjoyed the kimchi coleslaw, very crunchy onion rings, and the deliciously stuffed mandu. The chicken also didn't take as long as expected but maybe the locations are different since I've only ordered carry out from the Annandale location. Non-food: Our server was really friendly and patient as our large group took some time ordering our dinner. We did feel pressure to leave after we started eating since multiple people stopped by to collect dishes when most of us were still working on the food. We were still ordering booze, too, but maybe we were hanging out too long for their liking. I did appreciate that they had a sling to hold le bebe in the car seat, but oddly didn't have a changing table in the restroom. Thank goodness the car was nearby...otherwise the little one would have had her first public nudity experience, and that shouldn't happen until she's, like....well....never. read more

Mur-deeeerrrrrr! Murder was the case that they gave me.... because I killed that chicken. Enough with the corniness, though. This location is optimal and the service is friendly. Both of the flavors of the wings/legs are excellent! You can't go wrong with either one, though, if I'd had to choose... spice is always nice! The pickled radish makes me want to start eating radish, again. The kimchi cole slaw is just cole slaw. No kim.. barely chi, but who cares? You come to Bonchon for the yardbird; and, the flavor, crispiness, moistness, portions, everything is just right. They have nice dipping sauces, but they are definitely not needed. Nothing is needed, but a plate.... seriously. Love it, and am always looking for an excuse to return! read more

I've always been a Bonchon fan. The Annandale location was my preferred, but it's now under new management and called Chi-MC. I have yet to try the chicken there. When I heard Bonchon was opening in Arlington, I had flashbacks of calling one hour ahead just to secure ten spicy drumsticks before they run out and I started to become scared. I was scared there would be an equally long wait for dine-in at the new Arlington location. I figured I would let things happen naturally, so my party and I just sat down and placed our orders hoping for the best. Turns out, the chicken is fried ahead of time, so it only takes 10-15 minutes. It was the same chicken I remember loving. We had ordered half soy garlic and half spicy for both drumsticks and boneless pieces. If you cannot handle spice, then order the soy garlic, but I personally won't order those again because they are not nearly as flavorful as the spicy kind. Also, avoid the boneless pieces -- they are basically white meat chunks that are not crispy. Drumsticks are the way to go for crunch and maximum meat. We also ordered regular fries (seasoned fries also available) and dukboki (Korean spicy rice cakes). The fries were the kind with batter, so they were amazingly crispy. The star of the night, however, was the dukboki. I had had it once prior in NYC K-Town, but didn't think much of it since the sauce was too sweet for my liking. At Bonchon, it was still sweet, but not coyingly, and that sweetness was offset by the spice and -- wait for it -- melted cheese. Yes, melted cheese. It was drunk Korean food at its finest. Not authentic at all, but piping hot, ooey gooey, and crazy delicious. As for beverages, they have a wide range of draft and bottled beers in addition to your usual sodas. They serve Sapporo and Port City Wit on draft, so I ordered those. I LOVED the Port City Wit and would highly recommend that to anyone who likes lighter beers. There was no wait on that Saturday night. Street parking was ample. Great service. I would like to check out Chi-MC before returning, but I will definitely be back! read more

Bonchon Arlington - Half & half legs, but spicy is the way to go. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I'm addicted for sure. I had been to the rockville bonchon before and enjoyed the experience a ton. I find the chicken at Arlington to be even better, so it earns epic status. I'd eat here daily if I could quite honestly. The mandoo and fried zucchini are solid starters but for me the pork buns were a bit of a let down. There is a nice line up of craft beer on tap (also an improvement from Rockville) and I have had consistent good service. read more

Bonchon Arlington - It doesn't get much better than this! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This chicken is like crack. I start salivating as soon as I think of Bonchon or even so much as drive within a mile radius of the place. Don't pay for parking! There are free retail parking spaces (entry between Bonchon and Paisano's) or across the street behind Astor Mediterranean. I personally am a fan of the Soy Garlic chicken, but you also can't go wrong with the Spicy. The Spicy definitely has heat! They offer To Go, but if you really want to get the bang for your buck, do sit down. If you do a To Go order, the pieces are smaller since they have to cram them into the to go boxes. If you do sitdown, the chicken pieces are frighteningly huge - YAAAAS. The chicken is best eaten fresh for maximum crispiness. They're still delicious as leftovers, but it's simply not the same when it's straight out of the kitchen at the restaurant. The menu is limited since the real star of the show is the chicken. All in all, I've never had issue with service and the fact that I never have to worry about parking makes Bonchon win-win if I have a hankering for addictive Korean fried chicken. read more

Nice decor, i think the chicken at the Ffx one is better though. -1 star because last time I came here I got a glass of soda with a dirty lipstick mark on it. (Parking is also kind of difficult as well.) But pretty good place to get your fried chicken fix at. ** the chicken here is more meatier and thicker while the chicken at the fairfax location is much thinner and crispier ; depends on what you like. read more

After a busy morning working on a film project with friends, we decide to treat ourselves with a staple of our college diet, BonChon Korean Fried Chicken Wings. Let me just be real here, I'm sure my friends and I alone could keep this business alive with the number of times we've all eaten here. When I moved to Crystal City, one of the best things about living here for me was the fact that BonChon actually delivered right to my apartment door. However, because yesterday was a special occasion, we actually drove to the Arlington restaurant to dine-in. Being one of their newer locations, this BonChon gives off a more modern/sports-bar-esque vibe (in the best way possible). The service is great, and the food comes out decently fast. No complaints from my party! We ordered the seasoned fries and the zucchini fries to curb our hangry appetites. Both are topped off with parmesan cheese and are served with ketchup and a sriracha mayo. The fries are a great treat, but the battered zucchini fries stole the show with how crisp and hot they were. Tasted almost like a mozzarella stick, but probably a tad healthier considering there was no cheese filling. We then of course ordered the wings, 45 to split between the 4 of us. A tad excessive since we weren't able to finish all of them, but we just boxed them up as they make for great midnight snack anyway. Super crispy and flavorful, everything you could possibly ask for in fried chicken. read more

I love bonchon chicken but their service sucks. Tried to order pick up and they kept me on hold for 10 min... After going through, the phone connection was so terrible that half of the call couldnt even be heard. The menu online is definitely not the same and when I asked where I can find the menu, the guy just said go look on google. hell nooo.. screw your service and i will order from somewhere else read more

Food was pretty good. As someone who is not a big fan of spicy food, I decided to try Korean food nonetheless, and I actually really liked it! Recommendation: Korean fried chicken (sweet crunchy sauce) -- it was great! The establishment is very comfortable and ample seating is available both indoors and outdoors. read more

Reliably perfect Korean fried chicken. I sometimes tear up eating the spicy ones, but I swear they are tears of joy.

I have tried many wings from many, many area codes. Sure, there are only two flavors, but Bon Chon wings easily qualify for the most delicious that I have ever tried, ever - in all my short 27 years of wing tasting. However, I will admit I was slightly intoxicated when I first tried the soy garlic wings. Had two large orders of wings, fried zucchini, radish, and slaw. After gorging myself into a food coma, I fell into a deep slumber only to awaken craving the wings again. I swore to revisit, order more wings, test for illegal addicting substances, and verify the deliciousness that I had tasted in my inebriation. I got off work two days later and called in an order of large wings and a side of brown rice. The food was ready at the promise time. As I climbed into my car, the aroma struck me in the nose and overwhelmed my limbic system and basic bodily functions. I could not resist any longer. I would not make to my drug lab to test for addictive properties. I pulled up to a stop light. This was my moment. I tore the bag open with one hand and grabbed the first piece of sticky goodness my fingers fell upon. My first bite was exactly like I had imagined. Biting into this extra crispy drumstick, my mouth temporarily escaped to heaven. The crispiness can never be beaten. If I had the secret recipe, I would take it back to match with the best sauces I have discovered and take over the world with my own wing joint. By the time I returned to the comforts of my abode, I had devoured six wings and still had plenty to fill me up. Heed my warning, though. If you want the full deliciousness, I highly recommend stopping in and eating at the restaurant. Although the wings were still phenomenal as take out, I would not risk letting your first experience get soggy in the takeout bag. read more

I have so much guilt about my neutrality towards Bonchon that I had to write a review just to calm it. I live right behind this restaurant and, like the rest of Arlington, was eagerly awaiting its opening. I went last night with my main squeeze after a lovely summer stroll around Clarendon. We got there around 8:30p on a Sunday and while it was crowded, we were seated right away. Right off the bat I was a bit put off. The floor was slippery and filmy, as if covered in grease, and everything sort of smelled like a KFC but masked with really modern decor and hip Arlington kids. The menu was way small but obvious...thus forcing the "not what" but "how much" conversation. We settled on Medium wings and Small legs. The wait for food was substantial, as others have mentioned, and we passed the time trying to figure out why you would want kimchi or rice with fried chicken. The food was...*sigh*...it was fine. It wasn't great. It wasn't addicting. It was crunchy and the sauce was OK, but the "hot" was too hot and the "soy garlic" was subtle. The sides were definitely a weird addition and I just felt sort of...confused. Like someone tricked me into eating 1,000 calories worth of fried chicken by calling it Korean-style, decorating the restaurant and jacking up the price of my Yuengling. It's hangover food. I'll likely revisit via take-out on some rainy Sunday after a long night of boozing. And even though it'll feel like a welcomed addition then, I'll still be wondering why I had to pay that much and change out of my bathrobe to pick up my food. Sorry, Bonchon - no addiction here. read more

I think if I could choose my last meal on earth, it would include Bon Chon soy garlic strips. I've been to the Rockville and Woodbridge locations too, and the chicken is the moistest in Arlington. The service is always great at this location also, and they have a large beer selection. Highly recommend. read more

Bonchon Arlington - So yummy! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The hot is pretty much un-enjoyable. It literally gets hotter as you continue to eat it.... Delicious honey soy flavor for the other wings. I almost wish there was a happy medium between the two. Overall great wings and will be back for more!! read more

GREAT new location!! Finally, the decor matches the taste and vibe of this amazing fab eatery! Gene, as our server, was THE man always attentive and exceeding expectations. He had server ESP or something? The Bon Chon wings, as always, were consistently fresh & VERY tasty, perfectly crispy and seasoned. SO glad they brought the location from the previous geographical boondocks. read more

I love Bonchon & I love the Arlington location the best. It's nice, airy, and spacious. The couple of times I've gone all the staff were really nice, and gave great service. Honestly can't go wrong ordering here, everyone loves it. My fave is Bull Dak and recommend it to anyone who goes. read more

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Seriously addicting chicken. Bonchon offers three ways to eat the bird: wings, legs, or strips. It also offers a wings and legs combo, which we opted for. Then there are two sauces: soy garlic and spicy. You can get your chicken all in one sauce or do half and half. I always like variety, so I did half and half. The soy garlic chicken is outrageously good. The skin is crunchy and almost candy-like and is bursting with flavor. Our server said it can take 35 minutes for the chicken but I think it was more like 20 for us. Anyway it was seriously delicious. The spicy was very spicy, as our server warned me. It wasn't so spicy that I couldn't enjoy it, but it did at times overpower the flavor of the chicken. Still, Bonchon knows how to perfectly fry chicken and they've got a unique concept. You also get a side with your chicken. Wifey got coleslaw, I got "kimchi" coleslaw, though it didn't taste that much different. I'm not sure why they don't just offer kimchi. Still, both types of coleslaw were actually good with fresh and crunchy veggies and not too much mayo. There's also a side of pickled radish, which was good. We also had the pork buns which were OK but overpriced and a bit of a letdown. For $9.50 you get two buns. The pork had a strip of nice, crispy skin and was cooked well, although it was not particularly flavorful. The pickled veggies were bright and crunchy and the steamed bun was fine. But you can get much better pork buns elsewhere. read more

I've visited Bon Chon 3 times and each time my boyfriend and I have ordered the half spicy, half soy garlic wings. Each time we visit, our waiter informs us that the spicy sauce is "very spicy." We had no problem until our third visit. The spicy flavored wings were completely unbearable! My mouth was on fire, it felt like biting into a habanero pepper. After the first bite both me and my boyfriend immediately knew it was too hot for US. Knowing that we weren't going to be able to eat it I notified our waiter. I told him that it was too hot for US. The manager came over and after telling him the wings were overwhelmingly spicy and asking if we could trade them for the soy garlic wings he said "Sorry there's nothing I can do. When it's warmer outside the chiles are hotter therefore making the sauce spicier. I'll tell the chef and all I can do is bring you ranch, that's our policy." I was shocked to say the least. This policy isn't written anywhere on the menu or told to you by your waitress. Having a waiter tell a customer that the spicy flavored wings are spicy doesn't give the customer an appropriate gauge of just how spicy it is and if they can handle it. You have to test it and see for yourself. It's standard restaurant policy to be able to send food back that you don't like or can't eat. This restaurant forces customers to pay for food they can't eat and although I thoroughly enjoyed the wings on my first two visits I won't be returning. To me customer service is golden and Bon Chon just doesn't have it. read more

I hadn't heard of bonchon a few months ago, and was rightfully ostracized by my coworkers for it. I love a good chicken wing. Now when you add in the the fact that bonchon double fries there's for a uniquely delicious crispness, it's a game changer. They have two flavors, soy garlic, and hot. I highly recommend the hot, the soy garlic started to taste like a bit much after a while, but that's a preference thing. I highly recommend trying it out, and know I will be back soon read more

So I made the trek over with a cousin who is obsessed with wings to Bonchon and the food was just ehh. We ordered the large half and half (half spicy half soy) with a side of rice and a few Korean beers. I LOVE that they sell Korean beers. The drumsticks were large! The spicy taste WAY better than the soy and I love that they have radish free of charge (just like in Korea!). I really didn't like the soy wings and didn't find them that good. Our tab was about $50 for 4 beers and a large wings platter. Quite pricey for the quality of service and food we received. I most likely won't be going back when there are places like Rag Time that have WAY better tasting wings and for $.50 a piece on Sundays! read more

Bonchon Arlington - Large chicken platter with half soy and half spicy. Few import beers. Overpriced meal. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place was packed Sunday night but my party of 8 were able to be seated within 10 minutes...mainly because they only seem to have 1 table to fit this many people and most other patrons had 2-3 people in their party. We tried calling to make reservations but nobody answered the phone. I think they were a bit short staffed. I have always gotten the wings, but our group wanted to be adventurous so we ordered wings, chicken tenders, and legs. Sojutini were a hit at our table but I opted for a beer that night. Unfortunately we didn't get the bar drinks until after we were halfway done eating our chicken even though we ordered as soon as we sat down. I know they just opened so I'm sure they will be better about staffing on a busy night. Mandu - really crispy and the sauce was amazing Pork bun - I didn't try any but it looked wonderful! French Fries - I loved these - they are extra crispy here Wings - definitely live up to bonchon quality, however I think they are just a tad bit smaller than the wings offered at their Fairfax location. The up side to this is that we only had to wait about 20 minutes for the wings..whereas other locations take about 45 minutes Legs - These were huge! I didn't have any but am told the skin was even more crunchy and thicker than the skin on the wings, but the chicken wasn't as juicy as the wings Chicken Tenders - Although we teased my friend who ordered these 'because he was too lazy to pick the meat off of wings', these were surprisingly good. A lot crispier than I though they would be - they must double fry these too. The spicy here is not AS spicy as Fairfax so I was able to eat half of a spicy wing before my mouth was on fire.I'm still going to stick to the soy-garlic. My favorite part about this location is that you get to pick your own side with each chicken order. At Fairfax you HAVE to get their kim chi slaw which I did not like. We ordered sides of rice and kim chi slaw here and both were amazing. They make their kim chi slaw differently here and it is so flavorful! I am deducting half a star for their parking and another half due to the size of their wings. It's hidden in an area of Arlington I have never been before and parking is a pain as there is no garage or parking lot. We found street parking but there isn't much of that either. Aside from the slightly smaller wings, and the parking situation, I would definitely come back. read more

First time at the Arlington location. Great meal. Excellent service. Food was very fresh and arrived in 15 minutes, when it normally takes 20-30. Had the half and half legs (hot/soy garlic). Delcious! Planning on returning again. read more

The best Bon Chon location in the NoVA region. If you are dining in, it's a very inviting spot and they have a great bar staff. (Ask for Ryan on weekends!) If you are calling to carry-out, several things distinguish this Bon Chon from the others. 1) They always answer the phone. 2) They give you a precise time your order will be ready. 3) Your order is always hot and ready when you arrive at the appointed time. If you've been to a Bon Chon, you know the highly addictive quality of the chicken. If you are a newbie, I recommend a large drumsticks & wings combo half and half (1/2 soy, 1/2 spicy) in order to get the full effect. read more

I've been to a few of the Bonchons in the area and my favorite is still Rockville. Since moving to DC I thought I'd give this one a try since it's closest to my new home. Known for their double-fried chicken, I, of course ordered the small combo (drumsticks and wings) for to-go. The chicken itself was not bad. Close enough to the Rockville location but not as crispy, which I had already assumed when I called in my order and they told me that it would be ready in 15 minutes. Usually they tell me 20-30, which correlates with the crispiness. HOWEVER, this location needs to work on their carry out section. It's awkward, you have to go into the main restaurant and go all the way to the corner, there's a wall section with I assume carry out patrons are supposed to stand. Across from that are tables for dine-in patrons. Why, let me just stare at you and your food while I wait for my carry out order sir.... Now, they messed up my order twice. The first time, they gave me someone else's order with the fried chicken and a salmon bun. If I didn't double check the bag before leaving, someone else would have left with my chicken and pork buns. The second time, I realized when I got home was that all I got were soy garlic when I ordered half-half. I assume the lady with the salmon bun got some of my spicy chicken. WHOOPS, I hope you can stand the heat ma'am.... The chicken like I said was not as crispy as the other locations, and the pork buns that I ordered were cold and soaked with whatever overly sweet hoisin sauce they put on it. If you've seen my reviews, you know I'm not a huge fan of overly saturated and overly sweet sauces. I definitely don't recommend the pork buns, it could just be my personal preference though and my pickiness. Since it's so close to my new home, I'll come back for the chicken, but next time I'll definitely double, even triple check my order. read more

First time to the Arlington location and I definitely got lucky with the street parking. VIP parking baby! I'm a bonchon veteran and wanted to try this new location out. The restaurant itself looked very trendy and the service was quite up to par. Food came out quick and didn't have to wait to be seated. Servers came back with soda refills like a boss and offered to-go boxes for us at the perfect moment! We got the half and half soy garlic and spicy chicken (large), along with the fries as an appetizer. Highly recommend! Chicken was double deep fried, just how I like it. read more

So this is what I've been missing out on my entire life. I've never been before, never even knew it was a thing. WELL it is a thing, a really really good thing. I was just here this past weekend and we were helped by Crystal (so sweet). She was friendly and told us that the seasoned french fries were dangerous and she was right. I don't think I ever had a better french fry in my entire life and I've had some years eating them (fun years). On to the chicken.. now this is not your average chick. Its crispy and impeccably sauced. You can get all wings, strips, drumsticks or wings + legs ( I got the wings + legs, small). You choose how you want the chicken sauced (I got soy garlic and my bf got half soy garlic and half spicy). The chicken comes with a side of pickled radish and for my other side I ordered the kimchi coleslaw (yumm). I ordered a lychee drink martini thing and it was delish! Anything lychee - sign me up :) It's honestly hard for me to explain the taste of this food because its just so good I can't come up with the words. This is the greatest Korean chicken, place I've ever been to. I will always be in the mood for a trip to Bonchhon and thank goodness its close to home. The workers wear shirts that say on the back "Are You Addicted Yet?" and yes I am, yes I am and you will be too! read more

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Yay! Another alternative to late night pizza! Bonchon is open till 2 am on Fri/Sat so call that late night order in and fill up on super crispy chicken drumsticks before you go to bed. Garlic style is the best...and yes it's double fried, crispy and oh so juicy. read more

If you're looking for great service, a friendly atmosphere, and good fried chicken, all for a reasonable price in Arlington, you don't need to look any further than Bonchon Chicken. However, allow me to let you in on a little secret: eating here is not going to be life changing... at least it wasn't for me. Look, I thought that they fried their chicken just right. The hot wings had a nice kick without being over-powering. The garlic wings are tasty. Their appetizer fries are great. However... and this is a big however.... I'm not a convert. I don't worship at the alter of Bonchon Chicken. So go there expecting a good meal with amazing wait service, but don't expect a life changing event. If you live in Arlington, Bonchon Chicken is definitely worth returning to. Since I don't live in Arlington, I'm fairly certain I wont be going out of my way to go to Bonchon Chicken. But if I find myself in Arlington, hungry, and looking for good fried chicken, Bonchon Chicken tops my list. read more

Came here with a friend to watch the world cup finals. Beer was on point, chicken was tasty, and the bill wasn't too bad. Would recommend and come again. read more

Came back for the second weekend in a row b/c the chicken is just THAT good, y'all. Went a lot earlier this time, I think it was about 6pm, plus it had just rained so we had no wait to get seated. We ordered the white sangria and to our surprise, the manager (referred to as Russian mob gangsta in another review lol) came over about midway through our meal, with a small carafe and refilled my friend and my glass of sangria, mentioning that it was his own recipe (I think he said he was from El Salvador) and wanted feedback on how he did with it! So manager-it is pretty much delicious and I love that they added a asian fruits to it (lychee, along with blueberries, strawberries and I think pear). My guy friends didn't want wings or thighs so we opted for a large order of chicken strips to share, half soy garlic half spicy. The waitress did warn us it was very spicy, an 8 on scale of 1-10, I already knew how spicy it was but my friend wanted to try lol. We paid for it big time hahaha. Kim chi cole slaw is a must try-very nice twist on your normal cole slaw(and theirs is pretty good, too). Ordered the seasoned fries again, which did not disappoint. Overall, we were all very happy with our meal-next time these guys will stick to soy garlic, no more spicy lol. On a side note-they do carry ranch dressing in the house so you can request a small serving of it to neutralize the spicy chicken a little. lol. plus for that! Also, shout out to our waitress-she was AMAZING. Without us even asking, she saw us running low on our spicy mayo dipping sauce for the fries and came out with another small bowl of it for us! Very attentive on our water as we were dying from the spicy chicken lol. And overall just very nice and courteous. Hope to see her again next time!! read more

So, I thought I gave up on Bonchon after I had discovered a better Korean chicken wing place but after coming here a small handful of times in one month to show my California peeps what real KFC see.. this is my go-to besides my fav place in Annandale ( I won't mention in this review). The bartenders to the wait staff.. on point all the time. The wings come out faster then the usual 45 min quote which is fine by me. Their "hot" is hotter than most KFC places and I love that. Try ordering their potstickers/mandu and get them all hot.. omg.. so hot and so good. It has a hard fry and it stands up to all of them being pre-dipped into whatever sauce you want and they have 2 (hot & garlic soy). I think the garlic & soy can get to be too sweet. Get 1/2. &1/2 and alternate. Yes, I have a system and so should you.. it's an adventure because each bite, you're thinking.. "This must be made by Lucifer himself because it's dangerously good. I love love love the sweet pickles daikon raffish that I eat like popcorn. It cools and cleans the palette for the next bite if KFC. Also, a total must is their Kimchi coleslaw over steamed rice. This is my fav side dish because of the cool/spicy crunch of the slaw over the hot steamed rice..contrast of textures and flavors. Overall, this place rocks the Casbah. read more

We have heard so many good things about BonChon chicken, we finally tried it, and it was very good and tasty. The chicken is spicy, yet is crispy. The service was very exceptional and friendly. The pickled radish is too good! read more

Enjoyed a great lunch with two work colleagues--both first-time visitors. They loved everything.. Wow. Multiple whiny reviews (not unusual for this part of Arlington) are lowering the Yelp rating. The menu is standard Bonchon--if this is a surprise to anyone, well... Wasn't able to check out any of the outstanding beer or wine selection, but the draft beer selection is notable. Pork buns: Perfect--David Chang would approve. Just as good as Momofuku's version. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the spicy was indeed nice and spicy. Truly crack chicken. Kimchi coleslaw was great as usual. Service was notably great from everyone involved. I'm sure this place is a madhouse in the evening, but the lunch service was on point. read more